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  • Bovi Out of Order goes to Benin on Oct 1

    Bovi Out of Order goes to Benin on Oct 1

    Popular stand-up comedian, Bovi Ugboma is set to take over Benin city for his ‘Bovi Out of Order Concert’ on October 1.

    The comic act and actor is set to serenade fans in Benin City as part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 64th anniversary in a concert organised by All Adams Events.

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    Chief Executive Officer of All Adams Events, Austin Okpara, said the reason he decided to host Bovi Out of Order Concert was to give fans an opportunity to get quality entertainment from one of Nigeria’s top performers.

    Speaking through his media handler, Fidel Oseghale, the show promoter said there was a need to “entertain citizens at this crucial period of economic hardship.”

    He maintained that at this critical time in the nation’s economy, citizens needed any avenue to get their minds off the hardship plaguing the country.

  • Comedian Bovi for Benin concert Oct 1.

    Comedian Bovi for Benin concert Oct 1.

    Popular stand-up comedian, Bovi Ugboma will serenade fans in Benin City as part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 64th anniversary.

    The event is organised by an entertainment outfit: All Adams Events.

    Chief Executive Officer of All Adams Events, Austin Okpara, said the reason he decided to host Bovi Out of Order Concert was to give fans an opportunity to get quality entertainment from one of Nigeria’s top performers.

    Speaking through his media handler, Fidel Oseghale, the show promoter said there was a need to “entertain citizens at this crucial period of economic hardship.”

    He maintained that at this critical time in the nation’s economy, citizens needed any avenue to get their minds off the hardship plaguing the country.

    Read Also: Bovi reveals secret to successful marriage

    Okpara, who has produced many top shows like I Go Save Unusual, Maleke Unchained among others, said producing the forthcoming October 1st Show with Bovi, is another feather to his cap.

    He said for a top comedian like Bovi to trust his team to produce a world class show like his own means All Adams Events must be doing something right to generate big clients.

    “This Bovi Out of Order show scheduled to hold at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, in Benin City promises to be an exciting experience. It will give show goers and fans an opportunity to see Bovi perform for over two hours instead of the regular 15 to 20 minutes. Fans stand to gain maximum entertainment and give them their money’s worth.

    “It will also help them regulate their blood pressure and ease any tension especially as October 1st is synonymous with independence,” he said in a statement.

  • Bovi reveals secret to successful marriage

    Bovi reveals secret to successful marriage

    Stand-up comedian and actor Bovi Ugboma has shared the key to his successful marriage, crediting it to a mix of luck and acceptance of imperfection.

    In a heartfelt discussion with media personality VJ Adams, Bovi expressed his belief that luck has played a significant role in his relationship.

    He also highlighted the importance of keeping a balanced outlook, encouraging couples to avoid taking themselves too seriously.

    He also debunked the notion of a “perfect marriage,” instead advocating for embracing the imperfections that come with any relationship.

    Read Also: Jesus watched hosts of hell come for me – Bovi

    He said: “One day at a time, and don’t take yourself too seriously. I am lucky when it comes to marriage. I think most marriages have to do with luck before any form of planning comes into play. So, I think I am lucky.

    “I have learned not to take things too personally, but that doesn’t mean I don’t get pushed or worried. There is no perfect marriage but perfection comes from loving the imperfection.

    “I am not the type of person who will stay in a place that isn’t conducive, so that’s why I said I am lucky to be where I am, but, for many years, I was doing this one thing at a time, and I am a giver by nature.

    “I am lucky to have her and her wanting to have me, and wanting to have each other and make it work”.

  • Jesus watched hosts of hell come for me – Bovi

    Jesus watched hosts of hell come for me – Bovi

    Stand-up comedian Bovi Ugboma has recalled how he battled with powerful enemies. 

    He recounted how Jesus nonchalantly stood aside and watched the host of hell come for him in form of a man and a woman. 

    Keeping them anonymous, he said he will do so for the protection of his loved ones who are may not be fortified.

    Bovi stated he thought he could go through life without having enemies but realised one doesn’t come for them, they will come for you. 

    The actor wrote: “How Jesus nonchalantly stood aside and watched the host of hell come for me.

    “I once had two very powerful enemies. One Man and one woman. I will withhold their identities for the safety of my loved ones that may not be fortified. As for me, I don’t need any protection, I’m charmed as I have come to find out.

    “I thought I could go through life without having enemies. I’ve learned the hard way that if you don’t come for them, they will come for you. Nothing stays the same.

    “My male enemy suffered from the spirit of covetousness. Everything I owned, he wanted. It became so bad that I pretended to like shit so he fell in love with shit and he became full of shit.

    Read Also: I lost all AMVCA 7 nominations since inception – Bovi expresses disappointment

    “My female enemy suffered from the spirit of jealousy. She was so jealous that whatever I aimed to get, if she was in the room, she would kill it. She had a very demonic persuasion that convinced angels God sent to help me.

    “My offense; I was light, she was darkness.

    “So one day, she took an opportunity meant for me and gave it to him. It was the first time, they were coming together to attack me even though he were never friends in the first place. But I wasn’t surprised cos you know what they say; the enemy if my enemy is my friend.

    “I put my disappointment past me and wrote a text to two of them. Though their sins were different, the same message sufficed for both of them. I said “I see you and all you do. Don’t stop till you dance naked in the market”, he wrote in part.

  • I lost all AMVCA 7 nominations since inception – Bovi expresses disappointment

    I lost all AMVCA 7 nominations since inception – Bovi expresses disappointment

    Stand-up comedian and actor, Bovi Ugboma has expressed disappointment over his failure to clinch an award at the 10th edition of the AMVCAs.

    Bovi was nominated for Best Writing TV series for Visa On Arrival but lost to Mona Ombogo of Volume.

    The comedian shared on Instagram that despite receiving seven nominations, including four individual ones, he is yet to win.

    Bovi, however, congratulated the winners, acknowledging their deserving victories.

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    He said he remains optimistic, aiming to win 10 awards by the 20th anniversary of AMVCA.

    “amvca10. All my nominations since inception -7, Individual nominations- 4

    Wins- 0, Expected wins before #amvca20 – 10, Congrats to all the winners from last night. Very deserving”.

  • Glad we have well-raised children, Bovi hails Namtira’s calmness

    Glad we have well-raised children, Bovi hails Namtira’s calmness

    Stand-up comedian Bovi Ugboma has weighed in on the viral video of a female student of Lead British school who bullied her fellow classmate, Namtira Bwala. 

    Bovi expressed delight there are well-raised children who are soft, meek, and civil.

    Bovi lauded Namtira for being calm, even though she could have been afraid but didn’t whimper and beg.

    He wrote: “It gives me great joy to know that we still have well-raised children in Nigeria. Children who are soft meek and civil. Children who are under the deadliest provocation still keep their calm. Though the girl in question may have been afraid, she didn’t coil, she didn’t whimper. She didn’t beg. I admire her.

    “However, it is left for the authorities to magnify this abuse and deal with it decisively. It should serve as a warning to orders.

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    “Also of importance is the need for the bullied girl to go through some counseling so that every impending trauma is squashed before it develops. As I’d always say, we can only give what we were given. This is how monsters are created. No child was born violent.

    “Lastly, I saw the video of the relative who slapped the bully. She acted in fury, but by the definition of law, she acted in retaliation. While I understand the outrage and her anger, let’s not forget that these are the issues. Slapping somebody across the face is a no. Nothing civil about it. We must start to preach this across board and we must emphasize the criminality of jungle justice”.

  • Bovi’s ‘Out of Order’ holds in Hollywood today

    Bovi’s ‘Out of Order’ holds in Hollywood today

    Popular Nigerian comedian Bovi Ugboma, known simply as Bovi, is set to light up Hollywood today with his hilarious comedy show titled ‘Out of Order.’ 

    The event, scheduled to take place at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, is part of his ongoing tour across the United States and Canada.

    Bovi kicked off his tour on April 12th and is scheduled to perform until May 4th, visiting various states in the USA and Canada.

    Read Also: Seyi Law thanks Bovi for goodness

    The Hollywood show is hosted by Los Angeles-based comedian Seyi Brown, promising an evening filled with laughter and entertainment.

    The ‘Out of Order’ show in Hollywood will feature guest comedians, adding to the excitement and ensuring a memorable experience for attendees.

    After Hollywood, Bovi’s tour will take him to other states in the US, including Houston, Maryland, and Chicago, before heading to Toronto, Canada.

  • AFCON: Bovi faults Peseiro over Super Eagles’ loss

    AFCON: Bovi faults Peseiro over Super Eagles’ loss

    Stand-up comedian, Bovi has criticized Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro for the team’s loss against Cote d’Ivoire in the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON.

    The Nation reported that Nigeria lost 2-1 to the hosts, Cote d’Ivoire, on Sunday, February 11.

    Reacting via his X handle, Bovi blamed coach Peseiro’s tactics for the defeat of the three-time African champions.

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    He condemned Peseiro’s strategy of relying on defence rather than attack, stressing that he would have still been pissed even if Nigeria had won.

    Bovi wrote: “Blame the coach. We are a footballing nation of flare. Fluidity, through passes, dribbles, attack. Not an all-out defence. Even if we’d won, I would still be pissed. The style was evidently alien to the players.”

  • Why I turned down marriage proposals of three actresses – Bovi

    Why I turned down marriage proposals of three actresses – Bovi

    Popular comedian, Bovi Ugboma, has surprisingly disclosed why he turned down three actresses proposing marriage to him.

    The stand-up comedian revealed that three women offered their hands in marriage to him, despite the fact that he was married with kids.

    He said that the women had walked up to him at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) to make the marriage proposals but he had to turn them down because the offer came with responsibilities.

    Read Also: It is wrong for a senior student to discipline a junior student – Comedian Bovi

    Bovi said: “Last night @afriff 3 actresses offered me marriage for a year. I turned them down because the offers came with responsibility.”

  • It is wrong for a senior student to discipline a junior student – Comedian Bovi

    It is wrong for a senior student to discipline a junior student – Comedian Bovi

    Popular comedian, Bovi Ugboma, has criticised the habit of secondary school students disciplining their junior schoolmates.

    The comedian revealed his stance while addressing a group of students at the Excellence in Leadership Conference which was hosted by Tony Elumelu.

    Bovi, who holds very strong views about bullying in schools, said: “Looking at it in broad daylight for years and that is empowering students to discipline students.

    “It is insane, we are crazy in this country, you have no idea. There is nothing normal about it that my child that I gave birth to, I will come to school and they will tell me that one student punished him, either by flogging or asking him to kneel down.

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    “The oldest child in secondary school is an average of 16 years, what does a 16-year-old know? Then you give that child the power to discipline another child? There’s nothing right about it.”

    He insisted that the job of senior secondary students is just to guide the younger ones, insisting they have no right to carry out disciplinary action.